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As you all know I started my keto weight loss journey about 15 months ago as I my weight and health was becoming out of control. My food choices were terribly poor and I feared I was setting a bad example for my family.
During this time I felt so unhealthy, I also felt disgusting, unworthy and not ‘good enough’ I realized there and then that I needed to make big changes, not only to my health but to my mindset also.

About 4 months after the birth of my 9th child Michael, I did some research on diets and came across the keto diet. I was excited but so scared to start it as I’d tried and failed so many other diets in the past. I was sceptical at first but was willing to give it a go

I started my journey at 107 kilos and to my surprise, I’ve stuck with it and have lost 28.1 kilos! I’m so proud of what I have achieved so far! I feel like a different person, I’m more active, motivated and my mindset on food has completely changed! I still have 8 kilos left to lose and I’m feeling more determined than ever to do this.
Cutting out the carbs might sound scary but there are honestly so many other healthier and better alternatives out there! You just have to be creative and determined to make it work. I don’t miss things pasta and rice anymore.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not perfect and have had those cheat days but I don’t over-eat anymore as I used too and I always make sure to start again and re-evaluate the situation.
This past year I’ve made a lot of keto homemade meals and I can also bake my own keto bread using almond flour which tastes so good!

The keto diet has honestly changed my life!
Thank you for following my journey so far.
I can’t wait to share the next chapter with you all.

I hope to lose the next 8 kilos by Christmas. I hope I can do it! #icandoit Stay tuned! Claire Xx .

As many of you know I have spent the last 12 months doing the keto diet! I was skeptical at first but was amazed when the weight started coming of. In these last 12 months, I have lost 25 kilos and I am very proud of myself for achieving this. Also during this time, I have changed my whole mindset when it comes to food whereas before I would overeat and I didn’t know when to stop 😭When I started this journey I was 10 weeks post-partum with my ninth child, my son Michael. I felt so unhealthy and weighed about 107 kilos! I did not feel my best self, I was so desperate for a change and so I just went for it and stuck to it! It’s not easy! It’s bloody hard! But you just have to push through and keep looking ahead because the end result is amazing and totally worth it.In these last few months, I haven’t been as strict with the diet but still have managed to keep the weight off. I still have 9-10 kilos left to lose and I hope to achieve this over the next few months, so in these last few weeks, I am being strict on keto again and will continue to be strict!

When I compare pictures I really notice the difference and it feels good knowing that I made those changes!I will continue to share my journey and keto recipes with you over the next few months.

Ever since I have been on my keto weight loss journey I have been looking for healthier food alternatives that still tastes just as good as the ones that are higher carbohydrates. Today I am giving you my version of the keto bread recipe.

Ingredients;

1 tbsp of white chia seeds – these are for sprinkling on top of your bread before it goes in the oven

2 tsp cider vinegar

1 cup boiling water

3 egg whites

2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional) – I like to use half a cup of paleo mix for an extra nutty and crunchy taste

Instructions for the keto bread recipe are as follows;

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Bring the water to a boil and add it, the vinegar and egg whites to the bowl, while beating with a hand mixer for about 30 seconds. Don’t over mix the dough, the consistency should resemble Play-Doh.

place the mixture in a loaf tray and make it as flat as possible – if you want to make rolls instead then moisten hands and make 6 small round pieces of the dough. Place them on a greased baking sheet. Before you place your bread in the oven sprinkle your chia seeds on top of the mixture.

Bake on lower rack in the oven for 50–60 minutes, depending on the size of your bread.

Allow cool before slicing. Serve with butter and toppings of your choice. Enjoy!

And there you have it! You no longer have to be sad about not having any bread in your life when you embark on the keto diet. You can have a lower carb option that still tastes just as good as normal bread.